Restoring a Nearly Century-Old Metabo 2-Speed Breast Drill

I found this vintage Metabo breast drill on eBay and saw the potential to bring it back to life. What started as a simple project turned into a labor of love, filled with unexpected challenges. Midway through, I encountered a crack in the body, which I fixed with Gorilla welding glue. Over the course of a week, I carefully cleaned, restored, and painted each part using strong metal anti-rust paint, ensuring the drill is not just for show-it's fully functional.
Although the restoration took a week, editing the video became a passion project that spanned three years. This drill has history, and now it's ready for the future.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Metabo hand drill overview
0:21 Taking apart all the components
0:44 Removing the pins
1:18 Soaking the parts in vinegar
1:43 Removing the logo badge
2:07 Applying paint remover
2:46 Cleaning the parts in warm, soapy water
3:17 Brushing and cleaning the parts; sanding the handles
4:36 Showing all the parts after cleaning
5:07 Priming
5:22 Painting the drill with metallic paint
6:26 Painting the handles with wood dye
7:00 Making new pins for the logo badge out of rivets
8:08 Applying varnish to the handles
8:56 Reassembling the drill
10:28 Greasing before final assembly
11:27 Final result

[@scottgipson3505]

Great view and video

[@therealmarioman]

Thank You!